IRONMAN Texas features a challenging yet exhilarating course, starting with a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Woodlands, where athletes must be prepared for both wetsuit and non-wetsuit conditions due to the lake's average temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. The bike leg spans 112 miles through The Woodlands and Northern Harris County, with two loops on the Hardy Toll Road, promising minimal elevation and speedy times despite potential wind challenges. The run, a three-lap, 26.2-mile course around ...